August 2015 (Issue 2) - Spirit of Experimental Art

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August 2015 (Issue 2) - Spirit of Experimental Art
Welcome!
Welcome Everyone!
I am really glad you can join me for my second newsletter.
Many of you responded favorably to the first issue in May. I heard from artists I have not
heard from in years. So, writing this newsletter has been well worth it.
Each of us meet many artists along the way, it is nearly impossible to keep track of
everyone, and I would like to. I would also like to meet new artists and find out what they
are doing. Drop me a note and let me know what you are up to. Send me photos of your
experimental work, so each of us can enjoy them. For those of you who are new to
experimental art, thank you for joining me on this new journey and enjoy the newsletter.
When you feel like QUITTING,
Think about why you STARTED!
The theme of the August issue is how, we as artists, overcome obstacles or challenges as I
prefer to call them. Like art, challenges come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Some are small
in the grand scheme of things and others are like Mount Everest appearing to be impossible
to overcome. Yet, as experimental artists, we must and do find solutions if we are to
succeed and grow. We learn to push through!
Also, in this issue we are spotlighting some artists who have inspired me and I hope they
inspire you, too. I welcome Joey Long, who will share some new materials and how to use
them. Last but not least, introducing two of my dearest friends, Mary Ann Beckwith and Liz
Concannon, who have joined me in sharing a few of our challenges as artists.
So, our journey continues!
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Contents
Welcome ......................................... 1
Contents ......................................... 2
My Reflections .................................. 3
Spotlight on an Artist .......................... 6
In The Studio ................................. 10
Finding Inspiration ............................ 14
Contributors Corner ........................... 20
Copyright and Disclaimers .................... 24
Featured Image on Cover
Space Layers - 18” x 24”
Modeling Paste and Ink
Collection of Maxine Masterfield
Artwork is for sale
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My Reflections
The question for an artist is not IF you will face challenges but WHEN!
Over the years of painting and teaching, I have faced numerous
challenges. Around every corner, a challenge would pop up forcing me to
find a new creative solution. Often I found that an obstacle was really an
opportunity in disguise.
Call it what you want – challenges, obstacles, stumbling blocks or difficulties are a part of
the everyday life of an artist, some big, some small. Such as:
Not enough time or money
Not enough space to work
Other priorities such as job, family, school
Physical and emotional limitations
The list goes on and on…
Each of us deals with these in different ways. In a positive way, we can treat them as
motivation to become better artists. Negatively, they can become a wall causing us to lose
focus, desire and in some cases quit altogether.
Many challenges are common to all artists regardless of experience, style or medium.
However, experimental artists tend to live on the edge always pushing new ideas,
techniques and materials beyond the normal artistic boundaries. We thrive in unchartered
territory welcoming the challenge to create something unique.
Obstacles seldom prevented me from becoming an artist.
In art school, I painted in the hallway because I did not have the money to buy art supplies.
Whenever I could, I used "freebies" such as cardboard, given to me by a book publishing
company and inexpensive colored pigments with varnish added. My teacher even made me
work in the hallway because of the varnish smell.
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My Reflections
In my senior year, I won an award for this painting called "West 25th street Bar". It was
made on cardboard with varnish and pigments. With the award money, I bought my first
brushes.
At the Cleveland Institute of Art, a teacher of mine once told me, “You will never make it
as an artist!” He never realized I was an artist already and his comment was a challenge
that drove me on. Rather than stop me, his comment inspired me to prove him wrong! Years
later, I was invited back as a guest lecturer by this same teacher who was now in charge of
the entire school. Guess what the topic was, “How to Overcome Obstacles and Become a
Famous Artist.”
I have found myself just as creative whether working in a small space, such as a closet, or a
large studio as I had for years on Siesta Key. I have discovered new techniques working
indoors as well as outdoors or even on the beach such as "sand painting". In the midst of
these challenges, you can find renewed artistic inspiration as I have.
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My Reflections
This following illustration is a typical view of the life of a successful artist. What most
people see is the finished painting or popularity of an artist which is just the tip of the
iceberg. What they don’t realize nor appreciate is everything they go through each day in
the studio in order to succeed.
Over the years, I have met so many successful artists who have faced both similar as well
as different obstacles, but they pushed through, refusing to give in. I encourage each of
you to learn how to look at your challenges differently, find creative solutions, overcome
your fears and just keep painting!
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Spotlight on Dion Kurczek
My first contact with Dion was in 2012 when he came to my studio for a
class with two other artists. I could tell he was a natural. Experimental
painting was something he enjoyed. Dion later decided to move from
Chicago to live close to the gulf and is currently a local Sarasota artist. The
sunsets along with moving water became his inspiration and reflects in his
work. What an inspiration his art is!
BIO
“I was born and lived most of my life in Chicago IL,
having moved to Sarasota 3 years ago. I've always
had a strong intellectual curiosity about the world,
with a particular interest in science at an early age,
coupled with a healthy creative urge. The most
pivotal moment in my life in terms of art was a
gallery walk I took in the Pilsen neighborhood in
Chicago in 1995 or thereabouts. I remember being
captivated by a red abstract painting in one of the
artists' studios entitled Crimson. I remember
trying to figure out what techniques the artist had
used to produce this mysterious and provocative
work. This evolved into a general question: what made some abstract paintings beautiful
and others unappealing? I decided to try and solve that puzzle. I studied composition and
color theories, took classes, and began to apply what I learned to my own abstract painting.
Instrumental in this journey has been taking workshops from established and successful
abstract painters, such as Maxine Masterfield and more recently Cody Hooper. I currently
submit my work to local art centers and have received several awards at these exhibitions.
My journey in abstract paintings continues, and I'm excited to see what's in store for the
future.“
Artistic Statement
“After several years of experimentation, I gravitated into a style where I used acrylic inks
on smooth, gessoed panels. I was always intrigued with the intricate and beautiful designs
that the inks can manifest, but my earliest attempts yielded unsatisfactory results. I soon
learned that the effect worked best on smooth panels, as opposed to the canvas substrates
I had been trying to use previously. The method involves creating an initial composition of
inks on the surface, misting it with water, and then tilting and manipulating the board,
letting the inks flow, blend, and create (hopefully) beautiful patterns. A hair dryer is also
instrumental in pushing the fluid into desired areas, and increasing the drying time.
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Spotlight on Dion Kurczek
When creating these pieces, I try and achieve a dramatic contrast of lights and darks, as
well as use complimentary colors to add visual interest.
Once satisfied with the acrylic ink flow technique, I was left with a desire to develop
something new. My feeling was that perhaps the natural designs produced by the flowing
ink were more beautiful than anything I could create with my own hand. I wanted to
overcome this self-imagined hurdle, so I strove to develop a painting technique that allowed
me more control while still producing an aesthetic and natural-looking result. This journey
has led me to a new series of paintings, again on smooth gessoed panels. In my new series,
I use palette knives to move the paint while blending some of the edges with rags and
brushes. These pieces are developed over many paint layers, and, therefore, achieve a kind
of depth and complexity that is different than the acrylic ink works. I feel that this
technique is moving in a good direction, and the response to the newer work has borne that
out so far.”
Dion’s images read as an abstraction in space. Each work is constructed so
that the whole of its surface is alive. These paintings are distinctive and
powerful. We are happy that Dion has chosen to share them with us.
Title: Divisible
Dimension: 36 x 24
Acrylic on panel. This is my most recent work,
using the layered palette knife technique I
described earlier. Here I sought to create a
dramatic contrast of light and dark, surrounded
by a “frame” of warmer colors and softer
blended regions.
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Spotlight on Dion Kurczek
Title: Barely
Dimension: 24 x 24
Acrylic on panel. This painting is where some
ideas started coming together in my
experiments with the palette knife. I created a
focal point where light and dark forms
contrast, and “barely” comes together. I’d
continue to explore this theme going forward.
Title: Plumage
Dimension: 36 x 24
Acrylic on panel. From 2011, here’s an
example of the dynamic and energetic result
that can be obtained using the acrylic ink flow
method.
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Spotlight on Dion Kurczek
Title: Arisen
Dimension: 36 x 24
Acrylic ink on panel. This work is from 2008
and represents my breakthrough piece where
my experiments with acrylic ink finally came
together. I still recall that eureka! moment
when I saw what was happening here as I
tilted the board and let the colors flow.
Contact Dion for more information:
Email:
Website:
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In The Studio With Joey Long
One day when I walked into my favorite art store, Keetons Art Supplies in
Bradenton, I noticed a demonstration in progress. It was an artist by the
name of Joey Long and her "studio" was an art space called "Joey's
Corner". It was filled with demonstrations she had made. The materials
she uses are unique and are seldom seen by most experimental artists.
Joey may be one of the most experimental artists I have ever met. Her
techniques I carried with me back to my studio, along with a material I had
never tried before.
BIO
Joey was born and raised outside Pittsburgh, now residing
in Bradenton, Florida. Since 1990, she has taught
calligraphy and art classes specializing in experimental art
demos of new materials. Joey maintained a studio for over
7 years allowing her the freedom to experiment with
various materials and techniques without boundaries. “ It
was there that I felt safe enough to experiment with inks,
acrylics, and thermal embossing powders that even now
still seems like playing.”
Here Joey demonstrates a technique using “Gelatos”
pigment sticks made by Faber-Castell. The sticks can be
purchased in sets ranging from 4 to 39. The colors are
vibrant, creamy, water soluble, lightfast and acid free.
Supplies:
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Faber-Castell Gelatos
Molding paste or spackle
Illustration/mat board, canvas
or other suitable surface
Palette knife
Small spray bottle
Stencils, machine parts, potato
masher etc.
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Preparation:
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Cut the board to the desired size, demo uses trading
card size
Scrape molding paste over a stencil using a palette
knife OR apply molding paste to your board and
create texture by pressing with machine parts or
potato masher etc.
Leave it to dry for about 20 minutes
Process:
There are different options to apply the pigment:
1. Scribble Gelato pigment right from the stick over the
textured surface.
2. Slice off some Gelato pigment, pour a bit of water,
smashing with a palette knife to mix and apply with
palette knife.
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3. Add watery Gelato mixture and any crumbs to spray
bottle, dilute and apply.
4. Scrape the smashed pigment over the dried spackle
molding paste.
or
5. Pour a bit of diluted pigment, letting it run over the
surface.
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6. Tilt the surface until the desired area is covered.
7. Scrape any leftover pigment crumbs over
the surface (no waste) and let dry.
Hope you enjoyed Joey’s demo, she is one of a kind. This is a great way to
add some accent color and texture to your experimental painting process.
Give it a try and let me know how you like it.
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Finding Inspiration From Others
Sometimes, examples of others can be inspiring to us and help us to advance
to the next level of our growth. I have met many talented artists along the
way, and each has inspired me in some way. In my early art school days, I
admired the teacher's painting so much. It was a horse on a black canvas. I
had to copy it . I proudly handed it in as my assignment. That was one hard
lesson I will never forget. I flunked the painting class. I didn't know that it
was wrong to totally imitate someone else's artwork. You can be inspired by
it and it could affect your own creation, but be careful that if you duplicate
it, give the artist full credit. That way, you will not be guilty of violating the artist
copyright and still learn their technique. I would love to "imitate" these next four artists,
their style of work is so refreshing:
Bonnie Huo – Mixed Media (Hong Kong)
Bonnie's inspiration is writing poetry along with her experimental paintings. Her work is
lyrical and her knowledge of Chinese painting reflects in her artwork. She grew up studying
classical Chinese painting and became so prolific and successful. Bonnie's prints are
displayed in many homes. Yet, she still had a desire to change and add a new style to her
own.
Several years ago, I met Bonnie for the first time when she came to my studio. At that
time, she had studied traditional Chinese painting. She was a master at painting the figure
with flowing gown. Bonnie told me most artists, who trained in China, are required to paint
realistically. She wanted to learn how to "loosen up" so she came to study with me. Bonnie
has developed her own artistic style, whether realistic or abstract.
I am fortunate to own one of her "realistic figure paintings". It is the focal point of my
living room.
Artist Statement
"I think art is life and life is art. At different stages in life, there are different stories to tell. As a painter - colors, forms, gradations, movements are the alphabets of my
poetry, the notes of my song. So much can
be spoken from soul to soul without the need
for words. In the act of creating, my life experiences are filtered and refined, all abilities challenged beyond previous
knowledge. The product is merely a memoir
of a journey of love, an appreciation of nature and beauty."
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Painting Poem
By Bonnie Kwan Huo,
Spring 2005 in Hong Kong
I paint on the floor, I paint on the wall,
Sometimes even through the door.
I paint on the easel, I paint on the table,
And most often, under the window.
I splitter, splatter,
Dawdle, doodle;
Skip-pity dips, happily blots,
Weaving through the nets and plots.
Picking up the clues,
While breaking all the rules
Intuitively, creatively,
Sensitively, courageously.
Red and yellow make blue,
Orange and green make purple.
Brown and gray have much to say,
White and black come rainbows may.
Silver and gold twinkles the soul,
But ink and water run the whole show.
Dots and lines form forms,
Rhythms and movements sing songs.
Contrasts and harmonies skip steps,
Values and hues close gaps.
Ideas flow and ideals caught,
Absurdity glows and balance sought.
Dominance composes while composition dominates.
Concepts before images or images before concepts?
As hens before eggs or eggs before hens?
Who cares as long as they are Godsends.
Contact Bonnie at ufomail77@gmail.com
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Finding Inspiration From Others
Anne Cunningham – Metals/Mixed Media (Wilmington, NC)
Anne’s main body of work consists mostly of new and old metals combined
with hand-made papers, recycled objects, inks, dyes and other collage
materials. In the early 90's, I began pursuing my art exclusively, when I
came upon some small scraps of metal that I incorporated into a few of my
paintings. This "exciting discovery" led to a series of experiments and
continues in the development of my work today. In this new millennium, it is
clear our perspective on life has changed dramatically in the last 100 years.
Now, we are able to view life from space without boundaries. As viewed
from space, seas and lands are patterned with clouds and shadows having altered our visual
perspective forever. My challenge is to continue to probe the unknown and strive for a
holistic perspective for this new age of artistic awareness.
Artist Background
Anne Cunningham has a BFA from Ohio State University and her work
is featured in public and private collections across the United States.
Since 1990, she has been on an exciting exploration using
metal ...copper, brass and aluminum to create large and small free-form
shapes. "Every day is an experiment" - discovering new ways to
texturize and shape the metals by layering with papers, weaving cut
strips, applying inks, dyes, chemicals, and paints. With no constricting
boundaries, even after 20 years, her work continues to evolve.
You can find Anne on Facebook at “Anne Cunningham Metal Artist”.
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Rita E. Schwab – Mixed Media (Florida/New York City)
I encountered Rita’s work this past spring when I juried an abstract art
show at the Venice Art Center in Florida, titled The World of Abstraction.
Rita’s “Space Hubble” was awarded 1st Place as it immediately impressed me
amidst all the other excellent pieces. I looked for interesting approaches
and because I lean towards the experimental rather than the safe, this
exhibit included a variety of new design directions.
Artist Statement
“My new works are large, dynamic, free and swift. I have stepped beyond
boundaries of representation, symbolism and any expectation from
myself or others. Her abstract expressions have become free in style
and ’spirit driven’. Her sense of color is vibrant, sensitive and diverse
using sands and natural pigments for texture as well as oils and acrylics.
All of her paintings are sealed for preservation, some with resins and
Damar, and others with water sealing protectors.
Color reaches a subconscious depth, the surface is nonlinear and layers
create a three-dimensional perception. It's a new way to perceive my
world, undefined and open creative expression, limitless, spirit guided. The goal of releasing
control and surrendering is the challenge.
These latest works are on canvas using primarily acrylic paints mixed with sands, texture
compounds and mediums. The brush is used less and less—replaced by frottage, rubbing,
trowels and total emersion. I find Peace in my creations. May they please you as well.”
You can find Rita on Facebook at “Earth Elements” or website:www.earthelement.net
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Daniel Dodson – Metals/Mixed Media (Hopland, CA)
Daniel’s paintings are instantly captivating. Some of this is the glorious
motion and limitless depth in the sheet metals he has scored into what
appear to be optical hallucinations; although the paintings are physically flat,
the viewer gets the sense of immense sculptural dimension. The viewer
moves before a painting, the image is constantly reborn, then constantly in
the panorama of endless shifts of light.
Artist Statement
“My heroes are Artists––each of you who illustrate your personal vision
for viewers lucky enough to experience it.
I’m frequently asked where I get my ideas. I wish there were easy
answers; translating a vision into language is to describe air by inflating
earthbound words. Music and tactile sensation enter my creative acts.
Half-recalled melodies and the reminiscences of sand and water may
play across my mind as the idea is born and begins to take shape. A
cantina’s peeling door, someone dying, an oil slick’s iridescence, ocean
air, a dream of hot lava, macabre tales, the night’s burning stars––
anything can ignite an idea, which leads to decisions of structure, placement and color.
Within those bounds, a creation emerges that exists somewhere between chaos and order.”
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“To begin a painting, I score the aluminum or copper metal using sanders, grinders, and hand
-scoring. The metal work can be formalized patterns, random bursts, or twisting currents
to create planes of dynamic tensions and rhythmic pulsations. Once I’ve completed this
aspect, I apply the many layers of transparent oil glazes and blend them into color fields.
Then I add the mixed-media impastos of pumice, sand or ground minerals, then more layers
of oil glazes. When these stages are complete, a three-dimensional image emerges
combining movement, clarity, depth and ceaseless mutation.
I try to imagine nature from within and seek to create a world, which, if it never exists
anywhere but in a painting, is worthy of existing. In the end, it is your eyes and experience
that breathes life into art. A painting must stir something in you, kindle a poetic exchange
of thought or emotion, for the communication to be a success.”
You can find Daniel on his website: www.danieldodson.com
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Contributors Corner
All living creatures, big or small, face obstacles, especially mankind. An
obstacle is something blocking our way and/or hindering our progress. This
could include major life events such as personal issues, career or family
decisions, and physical handicaps. It can also include everyday limitations
we all face as artists such as annoying distractions, not enough time, and
lack of space, materials or supplies.
Moving forward with determination, one can
overcome these obstacles. If you desire to be the best
artist you can be, then all things are possible. A good
example, of course, is Chuck Close. A great artist who lost
his mobility, yet, he did not give up. Chuck is my inspiration.
Mary Ann Beckwith and Betty Concannon, two of my best
friends, have decided to share their life experiences in
confronting obstacles along the way to becoming successful
artists.
All three of us have faced various stumbling blocks and
overcame them.
Overcoming Life Limitations by
Mary Ann Beckwith (ISEA, AWS, NWS)
“I recall obstacles to making art, but most often I realized them
only after the event or "obstacle" was past, sometimes long past.
As a youngster, I found that my "art" was a lifeline for me. I
had gone to eight different grade schools and moving almost
yearly was part of our lives. In spite of my constant relocating,
I found comfort in my trusty box of art supplies. They made the
difficulty of relocation easier. My pencils, colored and graphite,
papers, pads of typing vellum, and even occasional paint-bynumber kits were my salvation. The constant moves could easily
have prevented me from my hopes to be an artist. Instead,
something in me knew that this thing called art, was part of my future. The treasured art
box was the vehicle to my dream.
Art School was my aspiration and I managed to find a program that was a good fit for me.
At graduation, the need to have an income was my next obstacle. A full-time job with
AT&T kept me from making my art on a regular basis. Soon, I was expecting my first child
and with my job, art making was on the back burner. A second child followed, a transfer
to a new part of Michigan and still very little time was available for art. An occasional
sketch or small watercolor was all I could muster.
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Contributors Corner
Suddenly, a job teaching art and design at
the local University opened. I was asked
to apply. I remember thinking, how could
I ever do this and be a mom and
housewife, too? I interviewed, was
offered the job and accepted it. Now,
with all of this to do, would I ever be able
to justify my claim that I could teach the
art I never had enough time to create
myself? If the obstacle was time, I now
had less!
I found I had to focus my energy very
carefully. Planning time to paint before or
after classes was necessary. I also, quickly discovered that I had to be very prepared with
ideas, projects and art goals or that precious time was wasted trying to develop an idea.
Michigan Tech had no issue with me using the Art Room to make art. In fact, they were
surprised to find that those times I was painting were growing to be the preferred times
for the art students to join in and get their assignments. The student energy, ideas, and
questions were not distractions but made me consider carefully what I was doing, how I
was doing it and what I was doing when I taught. This relationship with my students helped
my work to mature and develop. Obstacles came and were overcome. They became small
hindrances and often made me more productive and ingenious in my approach.
I would encourage you, who find that time
is your obstacle, to do what I call idea
preparation. I use evenings, when I am
too tired to work on the actual art, to
make small design sketches on index
cards. I also, make small collage-like
studies from torn apart and reassembled
magazine photos. I create these studies,
review these in the evening and select the
one that appeals to me. The next day, I
have a place to start with an idea ready to
go, and I have had time to consider how I
will approach the painting. I also, search
for snippets of a photo for color
inspiration. Aside from design, color is
another great motivator for my work.
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Contributors Corner
Some evenings, I will work on a small tray. I take bits and pieces from old paintings and
assemble parts for my finished collages. I will assemble flowers, trees, areas of forests
and rocks from parts of old failed paintings. Most are whimsical, made up of many pieces
and glued, while I am relaxing and most find their way into a finished bouquet or landscape
collage.
Oh yes, today, as I travel back and forth to Canada the treasured art box has reappeared
and is once again in the back seat of my car. Paints, brushes, paper (much finer now than
those I used as a kid) and my "index card inspirations", travel with me for use while I am
not in my home studio. Sometimes, you will find me with ripped out bits of color, my glue
stick and tape working away on the design that might be in my next painting.”
Contact Mary Ann for more information:
Email: mabeckwi@mtu.edu
Website: maryannbeckwith.org
Overcoming Physical Limitations by
Elizabeth Concannon (ISEA)
“Unintended Consequences is not a large painting. The story
connected with it, represents a large problem I encountered at a time
I anticipated a certain freedom to paint whenever, wherever and
whatever I wished.
My daughter had started college and my time was much more flexible.
I got in a hurry to send her some overlooked items, and I carelessly
missed the two top steps on the main stairway at home. I literally
catapulted myself down the steps and nearly through the wall at the
bottom. No broken bones, although, every other part of me was
damaged enough to require total confinement to one room, one couch,
and no help. I decided I could handle the disaster if I could paint, create and be me. I
requested art supplies to be available. They were brought to me on a limited basis and size.
Every day, through determination, despite my physical problems from the fall, I did at
least one painting. It was usually a large postcard size with mixed water media, made up of
a collage of miscellaneous items fitting my frame of mind at the time.”
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Contributors Corner
“Unintended Consequences is a small work and it
started with the fabric at the top, frayed as I felt
that I was, on which I printed the words "unintended
consequences" backwards to describe how my rushing
left me injured like this. The bright, warm colors were
used to express myself and always represents hope and
plans for me. The opaque collage pieces can try to hide
my determination, but they never manage to obscure
it.
One final note, I eventually learned, to use crutches:
(1) on those wicked stairs and
(2) to even travel to an out-of-town art
exhibit where my paintings were included.”
Other Works by Betty Concannon
“In and Out”
“Blue Series: Afterward”
Contact Betty for more information:
Email: concannoneliz@sbcglobal.net
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All Rights Reserved. Artwork and photographs may not be reproduced without the
expressed written consent of the owner.
The purpose of this newsletter is to educate, inspire and motivate. Feel free to share the
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before taking any action on their part.
Readers results will vary based on their skill level and individual perception of the
contents herein, and thus no guarantees, monetarily or otherwise, can be made accurately.
© 2015 Maxine Masterfield
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August 2015 - Issue 2
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